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Monroe Canyon Wildfire Reaches 57,118 Acres With Just 4% Containment

Gusty winds combined with low humidity have driven intense fire behavior, keeping crews on alert.

An image shared by NASA Earth Observatory shows a thick cloud of smoke over Utah following the wildfire.
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Overview

  • Containment of the wildfire has fallen from 11% to 4% over the past two days as the blaze expanded to 57,118 acres.
  • More than 1,500 firefighters and 23 aircraft remain deployed to strengthen firelines and suppress hot spots under red flag warnings.
  • Friday’s fire growth slowed to roughly 1,400 acres compared to earlier surges exceeding 10,000 acres in a single day.
  • Evacuation orders were lifted for Monroe Canyon and Poverty but continue for Burrville and the Bear Valley area.
  • Garkane Energy Cooperative is replacing at least a dozen burned power poles and installing generators to restore electricity to affected communities.